Job Title: Behavioral Health Nursing Manager (RN)
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, No Weekends
Pay Rate: $38.52–$55.20/hr (Based on Experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Nursing Manager to oversee clinical and administrative operations within a 124-bed behavioral health unit. The manager will lead nursing staff, maintain patient safety and clinical quality, and ensure regulatory compliance while promoting a collaborative, patient-centered care environment.
Responsibilities
Direct daily clinical and administrative operations of the behavioral health department serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and senior populations.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, mental health technicians, and unit support personnel.
Manage unit scheduling, staffing ratios, resource allocation, and departmental budget benchmarks.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, Baker Act and state mental health regulations, and patient safety protocols.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical staff, case managers, social workers, and interdisciplinary hospital leaders to coordinate patient care, transitions, and discharge planning.
Drive quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
Lead de-escalation and crisis management practices across the unit.
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Active Florida Registered Nurse license or valid Multi-State/Compact RN license.
Recent clinical Behavioral Health experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification within 30 days of employment.
Successful completion of required background screening and fingerprint clearance before starting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous nursing leadership, charge nurse, or unit management experience.
Benefits & Total Rewards
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Telemedicine access and employee wellness programs.
401(k) with employer matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Life and disability insurance options.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance programs.
Paid leadership development training and certification support.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid family leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).